More than 20 years ago, Dr. Mike Hill set out to study and document the astonishing variety of flora and fauna that inhabit the Hawar Islands nestled in the heart of the Arabian Gulf off the southern coast of Bahrain. He was captivated by the archipelago’s undiscovered natural beauty. Consistent with the annual passage of the seasons, this illustrated coffee table book follows the changing landscapes and life cycles of the island’s residents through spring, summer, autumn, and winter. With a foreword by HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain, Hawar Islands increases awareness of the plight of the Gulf’s fragile ecosystems and the urgency of the conservation task at hand.